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The observance of Groundhog Day in the United States first occurred in German communities in Pennsylvania, according to known records. The earliest mention of Groundhog Day is an entry on February 2, 1840, in the diary of James L. Morris of Morgantown, in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, according to the book on the subject by Don Yoder. This was a Yes, Groundhog Day is more like Valentine’s Day. When a male groundhog wakes up in February from its three-month-long hibernation, he leaves his burrow and goes for a stroll around the ol’ territory—a tract of about 2 to 3 acres. The Truth about Groundhog Day. Just why does the woodchuck come above ground in February? Cynthia Berger; Feb 01, 2005; According to new research, celebrity Punxsutawney Phil and other woodchucks aren’t forecasting the weather when they emerge in February; they’re looking for love The first official Groundhog Day celebration took place on February 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The annual ritual has roots in pre-Christian traditions and was brought to the U.S. by Groundhog Day falls on the second day of the second month of the year. Reader's Digest writes that the United States adopted the holiday in 1887, but its roots go back way farther in time. The tradition is partly inherited from the Pagan celebration of the midpoint between the shortest day of the year, winter solstice, and the spring equinox See how the groundhog became a symbol for predicting seasonal changes in America, rooted in German folklore with a badger — which in turn lead to Groundhog Day. Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 138th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Friday The Groundhog Day tradition came to North America from German settlers in Pennsylvania. The celebration dates back to Candlemas Day , a Christian holiday observed on February 2nd. 1993 - Columbia Pictures releases the movie, "Groundhog Day," starring Bill Murray. In the years following the release of the movie, crowds numbering as high as 30,000 have visited Gobbler's Knob Every year on February 2, crowds gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to watch a groundhog emerge for the day—just like in the classic Bill Murray film Groundhog Day. You Kris from 'Eyes to See', chosen by Tommy Truthful of Truth Mafia, presents a not-to-be-missed decode of 'Groundhog Day'. A masterful decoder, he employs Gematria, rooted in ancient Jewish Kabbalah mysticism, to reveal our world as an organic simulation encoded in numbers. Kris demonstrates how this encoding extends to the periodic table elements and the destiny cards within the 52-deck of Groundhog Day: the truth about these furry forecasters Published: February 1, 2017 6:30am EST as many a town in the US and Canada will vouch on February 2 as they celebrate Groundhog Day. 17 Groundhog Day Poems This collection features Groundhog Day poems celebrating tradition, humor, and seasonal charm. Short Poems & Quotes | Special Occasion Poems & Quotes | Groundhog Day Poems Updated January 4, 2025, by Catherine Pulsifer Groundhog Day brings smiles, laughter, and a bit of suspense as we wait to see what the groundhog predicts. The Very First Groundhog Day The first Groundhog Day was celebrated on February 2nd, 1887, at Gobbler's Knob. If you're going by the groundhog's shadow, the appearance of one means six more weeks of winter. If no shadow is present, then spring will - thankfully, for some - be making an early appearance. No, this is not some shadowy cabal of groundhog breeders. Instead, this tuxedo-wearing, top-hatted group who perform this annual rite of seasonal observance are called the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, or the Inner Circle of Groundhog Day, according to Smithsonian Magazine. This civic society has remained intact since it all began in the late Even during the summer, a groundhog spends most of its time inside its burrow. But when it’s outside, it eats like a little pig. It scarfs down at least a pound of greens a day. By summer’s end, the groundhog has doubled its weight. PIG IN A BLANKET Pigging out is a matter of life or death for a groundhog. It's possible that he died in the blizzard on the first day of the loop, but it might have also been an earthly miracle - he'll never really know. Phil lived his life constantly pushing others away, trying to be aloof, above, and fake. He made himself miserable this way, crafting himself a living hell that got worse every day. Groundhog Day is a 1993 fantasy comedy film directed by Harold Ramis from a screenplay by him and Danny Rubin, and starring Bill Murray.Known for massively popularizing the time loop trope (to the extent that it's referred to on this site as the "Groundhog Day" Loop), cementing its namesake day into the modern lexicon as a stand-in for an unpleasant, repetitive situation, and serving as a Its Groundhog Day was “magical,” said Korman, who started hosting Groundhog Day Eve parties with 20 friends packed into his small apartment. The cold hard truth about groundhogs Agreed. I understand the idea the bartender would have to avoid Phil for all the years Phil was stuck in the loop. However, I think the bartender is a guardian angel.
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